Movie of the Week – Dead Poet Society
To get desired results, managers must have high expectations and make them clear. And then they must follow through. If expectations are not met and the manager ignores this, he is leaving the organization wide open for Ron Willingham’s Law of Limited Performance to kick in. That’s bad news for both morale and productivity. Results too.
Grab some popcorn and watch this scene. Robin Williams has high expectations for his pupils. Watch what happens when one of them doesn’t do his assignment. He’s not allowed to skip the assignment. And he’s not allowed to NOT believe in himself. At least – not for very long.
An excellent demonstration of expecting a lot from people and believing in their abilities – even when they don’t believe in themselves.
A wonderful opportunity for transformational leadership.
More Resources on High Expectations: Read more
Let’s hear it for small business!
Next week (May 23-29) is National Small Business Week.
As we all know, small businesses have a big impact on our economy. And despite a tough economic environment over the last couple of years, there’s reason to celebrate.
- There are an estimated 27.2 million small businesses in the United States.
- Small businesses are major contributors to the strength of the American economy.
- More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business.
- Small businesses create 60-80% of new jobs in the country.
- Small businesses drive innovation, create 21st century jobs and increase U.S. competitiveness. Read more
Brainteaser #29
Use a brainteaser to start or revive or end a meeting. A great way to shift the brain, spark new energy, maybe even cause a giggle or a smile. All of which can help you boost morale and productivity.
Here is a nice companion to our Quote of the Week: Expect A Lot .
What does this represent?
Hint: If you have this, you will get better results. Read more
80% Perform Below Capability
Here is more in support of our Quote of the Week: Expect A Lot. Excellent tips for managers who want to build morale and productivity. And get better results.
According to Ron Willingham, author of The People Principle, “80% of your people are performing far below their capabilities right now.”
Look at the missed opportunity there!
Imagine how much more productive our organizations would be if everyone was performing at a higher level.
Imagine the boost to morale!
Here are three fabulous snippets from Ron Willingham’s The People Principle .
High Expectations from Pygmalion
What’s the origin of our Quote of the Week: Expect A Lot?
Early in my management career, I was asked to read a Harvard Business Review article in preparation for an annual manager’s meeting. The article, written by J. Sterling Livingston, was entitled Pygmalion in Management. I was actually frustrated by the request. Had way too much to do. But the day before the meeting, I hurriedly read through the ten page article. The discussion about it at the meeting was somewhat interesting. But I was eager to get out of that meeting room. Antsy to get back to making sales goals.
Over the next 20 years or so, I can’t tell you how many times – as a manager, as a coach, as a parent, as a person – I’ve drawn from and shared the wisdom presented by that article. Wisdom that has empowered many managers to build morale and productivity on their teams – and bring better results to their organizations.
The premise of the article is simple: Read more
10 Letters for Better Results
This weekly feature is for managers who don’t have time or don’t want to make time to read lengthy articles or even short paragraphs. We call it a Quick List. AKA – 10 by 10 on Tuesday. 10 ( ideas or tips or questions or steps or ways to Get 2 Goal or Be a Better Manager or Boost Morale and Productivity, etc) by 10 (AM – EST) on Tuesdays. Click here if you’d like to see all Quick Lists created to date.
This one is a REAL quick list… Read more
Quote of the Week: Expect A Lot
Managers can improve performance and get better results by making expectations clear. For an even bigger boost…
Do you have high expectations?
Of everyone on your team?
Before you answer, we hope you will read more about the power of expecting a lot: Read more
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Movie of the Week: Remember the Titans
To get desired results, managers must make their expectations clear. And then they must follow through. Not hovering. Not micro-managing. But coaching. Well-timed coaching.
In 10 Ways to Make Expectations Clear, #6 is: Establish a time for check-in. The purpose: to review progress to goal, critique, correct, re-direct and/or reinforce. The manager’s role is to coach – providing whatever is needed so that the coachee (s) can get back out there on his own, progressing toward the goal at peak performance. And because often what’s needed most is a reminder of the goal and its importance, the manager must be firm about his expectations and have an unwavering commitment to the goal and his team.
Grab some popcorn and watch what happens during this check-in – a time out on the sidelines of an important football game.
Questions for thought or discussion: Read more
Get a Boost from Chocolate Chip Cookies
Saturday, May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. Read more
Friday-Only Way to Boost Morale & Productivity
Just a reminder that Friday, May 14 is National Dance Like A Chicken Day.
How might you celebrate? You could:
- -send a Happy Dance Like a Chicken Day e-mail and include this link
- -play the chicken song in the office
- -ask for volunteers to demonstrate the chicken dance
- -ask for volunteers to teach the chicken dance
- -tell your team that if they _______ (fill in the blank*)by the end of the day, you will do the chicken dance at the next staff meeting
C’mon – don’t be a chicken! Read more
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